Just wanted to know if anyone here has a EVH 5150 iii and what they think of it. Im in the market for a new amp and heard mixed reviews on this one. I've read alot of posts from people that said the early batch's had some problems and some people went through 3-4 of them but they loved the tone. Does anyone know if they addressed these issues? Anyone looking to get rid of theres ?
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jptortor
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I have one. I have been been toying with the idea of selling it, but then everytime I gig with it I change my mind. It is a GREAT amp for the stage, not so great an amp at home. Channel 2 in particular really comes alive when the master is above 3 or so (which on this amp is crushingly loud with a moderate gain setting).
Anyway, if you're gigging a lot, highly recommended. If you're not, probably not so much.
And to keep things on topic, I might add it mates really really well with my y2d : )
Jason
Anyway, if you're gigging a lot, highly recommended. If you're not, probably not so much.
And to keep things on topic, I might add it mates really really well with my y2d : )
Jason
Astrofreq
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I love the sound of those amps. THOUGH, for the money, I'd much rather have an Engl head. The Engl INVADER is simply killer.
I played one on a few occasions, one of my students own the half stack. It definitely has the tone! But i do agree that it's not really a bedroom level amp, the thing needs to pump out a certain amount of volume for those sweet juicy gain. Really usable nice clean channel as well.
I would've gone with this amp if i didn't have a full on amp rig already. But if i find some in the used market with a good price, i would scoop it up.
I would've gone with this amp if i didn't have a full on amp rig already. But if i find some in the used market with a good price, i would scoop it up.
bod
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I tried one about 7 month ago, and I was very impressed. Killer tone !
Colin
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how are the clean tones?
Jonny Dubai
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It has clean tones!!!?????!!!
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jptortor
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The green (clean) channel is very very useable. Worlds better than the previous 5150. It has lots of potential to turn into a crunch channel with the gain control, but can remain clean at loud volumes. It puts out real nice sort of blooming cleans. I don't dare say Fender cleans, but a real good basic clean sound.
I always set the clean up for a gig but then never use it. I like to manipulate the guitar to alter the tone so I spend 99% of the time on the middle channel.
